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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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